27th June 2023

A 35-year-old patient attends the sexual health clinic to seek a second opinion; she is in a new relationship and wishes to go back on the combined oral contraceptive pill

A 35-year-old patient attends the sexual health clinic to seek a second opinion; she is in a new relationship and wishes to go back on the combined oral contraceptive pill having taken this previously. Her GP has suggested this is not an appropriate choice for her and has suggested the progesterone only pill – the patient is unsure why this is the case.

Which of the following is the main contraindication to her using the combined pill?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.